Stranger Saves Baby: A surprising incident has come to light in Shinku La Pass located on the border of Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh. A 6-month-old baby suddenly became unconscious due to lack of oxygen at an altitude of about 15,000 feet.
The child’s father was seen holding the child in his lap in panic and asking for help. Then a stranger present there immediately showed wisdom and started trying to save the child’s life. The video of this entire incident is becoming increasingly viral on social media.
For the people traveling to high-altitude regions please understand how dangerous altitude can be.
At Shinkula Pass, around 15,000 feet, a family got stranded for hours with a 6-month-old baby who suddenly became unconscious and unresponsive. The family had no idea it was due… pic.twitter.com/rgDxBPZZCE
— Rattan Dhillon (@ShivrattanDhil1) May 8, 2026
6 month old baby suddenly faints in Ladakh
It can be seen in the video that the stranger immediately opened the door of his car and asked the father to sit inside. He immediately took out the portable oxygen canister and placed a mask on the child’s mouth and nose. Within a few seconds the child regained consciousness and started crying.
The people present nearby looked quite stressed and were seen trying to control the family. User Rattan Dhillon, who shared the video, said that the family was stuck there for several hours and they did not understand that the child was suffering from altitude and lack of oxygen.
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People praised the stranger who helped the child
After this incident, people are discussing on social media the danger of taking small children to hilly areas. Many users said that traveling at such a height is not like visiting a normal hill station. Oxygen levels are low there and weather can change rapidly.
Some people criticized the family on the viral video, while many praised the stranger who helped the child. Experts also advise that before going to high hilly areas, consult a doctor, give time to the body and avoid taking small children to such places.
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